Rivian News
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Rivian will follow Tesla in making its base battery pack based on LFP cells. It also released more information on its Dual Motor models and upcoming 800V upgrades.
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Rivian restores original prices for R1T and R1S reservations, after much backlashThe choice of a decontented electric truck or a price hike of up to 20% was not well-received by early reservation-holders. Two days later, Rivian reversed course.
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Rivian raises prices for R1T and R1S electric trucks by up to $12,000, adds dual-motor versionsRivian blamed supply chain issues for what's essentially a pricing repositioning of its vehicles—with a price hike of roughly 20% for the R1S.
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Rivian shows off R1T on- and off-road ability set with drive-mode differencesRivian outlines all the specialized modes allowed by the R1T electric truck, its air suspension, and four-motor system.
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Rivian can't directly sell electric trucks it plans to make in Georgia without franchise-law overhaulThe situation closely parallels Tesla's Giga Texas dilemma. Current laws prohibit automakers from selling cars directly to customers, but legislation could change that.
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Partnership enables Rivian electric truck charging while glampingUnder Canvas camping sites, which offer "indoor luxuries" at wilderness locations, will host Rivian Waypoint chargers.
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Rivian's Waypoint network will give weekend warriors more places to add some charge while they're out hiking or mountain-biking.
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Rivian R1T: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2022 finalistThe Rivian R1T does more than show that electric trucks are possible. It shows that they can be better than gasoline trucks in many ways.
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Rivian confirms second plant for Georgia, production start in 2024As Rivian just starts to ramp up production of its R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV, it's announced a second plant due to start in 2024.
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Rivian R1S individual order timing updated, but still on track for January delivery startRivian's R1S SUV looks due to arrive in January or February, but some early customers might be waiting until summer because of how they ordered their truck.
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Report: Rivian considering Georgia for second US plantGeorgia and Texas are among the possible locations for EV maker RIvian's second plant—which might be announced before its first plant gets up to speed.
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Rivian intends to make its own batteries, hints at future European plantIn its filings for the SEC earlier this month, Rivian suggested that it will seek to make its own batteries to complement those from suppliers.
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We interview members of the Rivian team, led by founder and CEO RJ Scaringe, during the first drive for the 2022 Rivian R1T electric pickup truck.
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How to buy an R1T: Rivian adds Membership to the Tesla modelLike Tesla, Rivian has no franchised dealerships. But Chief Growth Officer Jiten Behl thinks of the ownership experience a bit differently.
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First drive review: 2022 Rivian R1T shines as the North Star of utility vehiclesWhile we didn’t test the R1T’s 314-mile range, its combination of on-road and off-road performance plus off-the-grid sensibilities is unprecedented.
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Rivian details membership program for electric trucks' charging access, connectivityAn extra-cost program, to be included free for up to 12 months, includes extra services such as high-speed data and emergency charging.
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Rivian is making R1T electric trucks for customers, hasn't detailed first deliveries yetRivian will be the first automaker to deliver a modern electric truck. Now which company will be next?
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2022 Rivian R1T and R1S: Both electric trucks top 300 miles of EPA rangeThe Rivian R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV do better than the 300 and 310 miles the company originally teased for these models.
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The primary supplier for Rivian electric trucks could be setting up shop close to the EV maker, in Illinois.
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Rivian confirms plan for second factory, before delivering first electric trucksNews of the factory plans, reportedly codenamed "Project Tera," came as part of a $2.5 billion funding round again including Ford and Amazon.
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Rivian camp kitchen will cook all-electric in the great outdoorsThe high-end camp-kitchen option stows away in the R1T electric pickup's Gear Tunnel and offers an inductive cooktop.
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Rivian R1T electric pickup: More details about towing, gear tunnel, app-controlled tailgateAs Rivian prepares to take the R1T electric pickup on a national tour, it's revealed more up-close information about how the truck measures up.
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Like Tesla, Rivian is entering the insurance businessThe electric truck startup plans to offer insurance in 40 states, with the potential to wrap in home insurance and more.
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